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For those familiar with other hit games byHoyoverse, learning the nuances of combat mechanics inZenless Zone Zerowas definitely harder than you thought. While there are certainly some parallels between character combat builds between games, Zenless Zone Zero also does a great job of creating a unique combat experience to pair with their unique new game.
One of the most notable differences is that of Energy - a term that seems simple to understand at first, but which actually has a lot of niche characteristics that make it a whole other can of worms. So read on for a complete look into what Energy means in Zenless Zone Zero.
What Is Energy?
In Zenless Zone Zero,Energy is how characters can perform EX Special Attacks, which are enhanced versions of their regular Special Attacks. Energy is, essentially,a numerical tool used to determine the speed with which EX Special Attacks can be performed, and how draining performing one is.
Each character has adifferent EX Special Attack, and the amount of Energy they accrue and spendvaries depending on their abilities.
How To Earn Energy
During combat, characters will earn Energy byperforming Basic Attacks, Dodge Counters,andother combat maneuvers. Characters alsopassively earn Energy during battle, though at a slower rate. Characters can alsoequip certain itemsorundergo certain upgradesto increase the rate at which they earn Energy.
Each Agent has anEnergy Regen score, which determines the rate at which characters passively earn Energy. Certain items canincrease a character’s Energy Regen score, making it so they earn Energy faster. This is especially good forSupport characterssince theyperform fewer combat maneuvers, and thus typically earn less Energy.
Each Agent on your teamaccrues their Energy independently of everyone else. This means that each Agent has their own Energy to expend thatdoes not affect the Energy of others.
How To Spend Energy
You spend your Energy byhaving your characters perform EX Special Attacks. This is different than normalSpecial Attacks, which do not expend Energy.
EX Special Attacks haveunique effects that vary depending on the character. Because of this, there are some EX Special Attacks that haveoptions to reduce the amount of Energy spent while using them.
The bar on the top-left of the screen during combat displayshow much Energy a character has,as well ashow much Energy it takes for them to perform an EX Special Attack. Keeping track of each Agent’s individual Energy bars is key to making sureyou can properly switch them outand make the most of their attacks.
To learn more about one specific Agent’s EX Special Attacks, you can read their in-game bio, play their trial in-game for detailed information, or read one of our manycharacter build guides!
Compared to their regular counterparts, EX Special Attacks typicallydeal more damage and interrupt enemy attacks.
Energy canonly be accrued during active combat, but it can be spent to perform EX Special Attackswhile in any combat area in a Hollow- whether you are fighting enemies or not. While, as of release, there are no characters who benefit from using EX Special Attacks outside of combat. For now, your Energy is best spent beating up all those Ethereals.
